Find the College that is right for you!

This directory includes information on 275
college programs for students with intellectual disability. You can search by program name,
location, and other keywords. "Advanced Filters" offer more options to narrow your search.

Review these Frequently Asked Questions
for answers to some general questions on college programs, how we gather the information
in the directory, and how to use the features of College Search.

The information included here was submitted to Think College by the
college programs. Being listed here does not indicate or imply a
Think College endorsement. There also may be programs available that
have not reported to us. All programs listed here must be affiliated
with an accredited college or university and serve students with
intellectual disabilities. To let us know about a new program, or to
make changes to a current program listing,
please email thinkcollege@umb.edu.

Find the College that is right for you!

This directory includes information on 275
college programs for students with intellectual disability. You can search by program name,
location, and other keywords. "Advanced Filters" offer more options to narrow your search.

Review these Frequently Asked Questions
for answers to some general questions on college programs, how we gather the information
in the directory, and how to use the features of College Search.

The information included here was submitted to Think College by the
college programs. Being listed here does not indicate or imply a
Think College endorsement. There also may be programs available that
have not reported to us. All programs listed here must be affiliated
with an accredited college or university and serve students with
intellectual disabilities. To let us know about a new program, or to
make changes to a current program listing,
please email thinkcollege@umb.edu.

Chapel Haven West opened in 2008 in Tucson, AZ and provides residential transition and lifelong supports for adults 18+ with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related social disabilities. The program is a satellite of Chapel Haven, Inc. in CT, founded in 1972 by parents and dedicated to providing lifelong supports for adults with cognitive and social disabilities. Chapel Haven's other two programs are based in CT. Chapel Haven West is a 24-month... Read more

The University of Arizona’s College of Education in collaboration with Pima County School Districts' transition programs and Vocational Rehabilitation provides a unique option for students, ages 18-21, who have intellectual disabilities. Through a two-year dual enrollment model, Project FOCUS (Focusing Opportunities with Community and University Support) is designed to support inclusive accessibility to University of Arizona’s academic offerings... Read more

3D Students and Graduates are working to Define the Dimensions of Diversity within the culinary industry and the community at large. The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute at UA – Pulaski Tech admits a new cohort of students each fall who challenge others to think differently about disabilities, much like a 3D film highlights new dimensions, by offering post-secondary education and job preparation for adults with developmental or... Read more

The Academic and Career Achievement Program, or "ACAP" program at South Arkansas Community College is designed for individuals who have Intellectual Disabilities (ID) or Developmental Disabilities (DD), and who can benefit from the community college experience. ACAP is a custom-tailored learning program that offers students a unique post-secondary opportunity to further their formal education and become self-reliant. The conceptual framework for... Read more

Address

Academic and Career Achievement Program
300 S. West Ave.
El Dorado,
AR 71730

EMPOWER offers a four-year, non-degree college experience program for students with cognitive disabilities that incorporates functional academics, independent living, employment, social/leisure skills, and health/wellness skills in a public university setting with the goal of producing self-sufficient young adults. The University of Arkansas program is offered for students who demonstrate the ability to safely live independently, sustain... Read more

Launch is a program for students between the ages of 18 and 25 who want a college experience. They are able to experience many social aspects of the University of Arkansas such as having class on campus, using the gym on campus, eating at the Union and Commons, having University Mentors and Internships. The classes that the students take are focused on continuing education (math, reading, writing, etc.) and independent living skills (budgeting,... Read more

The multi-faceted CHOICES/Opportunities for Postsecondary Success (OPS) is a program at the Center for Community Partnerships (CCP) at Colorado State University (CSU). The CCP has contracts with the CO Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (CO DVR) and the CO Division of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CO DIDD), with both of these agencies partnering with the CHOICES program to provide long-term support for young adults with... Read more

OPS and Bridge students must be regularly enrolled at CSU. Empowerment and Project Search students may enroll and/or apply specifically for these programs. FRCC students must be regularly enrolled at FRCC.

Elevate at ACC was established in 2016 to provide inclusive higher education for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to foster academic growth, prepare for gainful employment, develop needed skills for independent living, and engage socially with the broader campus community. The program provides students with a holistic higher education experience that is designed to be a progression of fully-inclusive academic... Read more

The Office of Inclusive Services at UCCS is dedicated to providing the necessary supports for students with intellectual disabilities to have meaningful access to academic, career, and social activities on campus. Students receive individualized services from trained mentors, peer volunteers, and faculty, designed to meet their learning needs and career aspirations. Read more

UNC GOAL is a project at the University of Northern Colorado providing students with intellectual/developmental disabilities a supportive college experience. UNC supports students in an environment that helps them grow personally and professionally by attending classes and living with their peers in campus residence halls. Our program provides academic enrichment to support the student’s career and independence goals. Students enrolling in UNC... Read more